So, naturally it's my DNA and I'll never change that," Cherki said in July, external after joining City from Ligue 1 side Lyon. Cherki has stuck to his word since moving to England and remains a crowd pleaser. His catalogue of tricks and flicks in a City shirt this season would make for an impressive compilation on YouTube or TikTok. Pye adds: "There is an expectation on him to make things happen when things are not going your way. But the Reds went all in to splash £116m on Germany international Florian Wirtz, opening the path for City to bring in Cherki for a mere £30m.

Source: BBC April 03, 2026 15:37 UTC